Community Engagement. 126 Focus on Sustainability. Focus Area

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1 126 Focus on Sustainability Community Engagement Community Care & Development Youths & Education Support for the Arts Focus Area National Unity & Community Bonding Industry Outreach Going Green Sembcorp Marine embraces the role of a committed and responsible corporate citizen by continually supporting meaningful community initiatives. The key areas of engagement include furthering educational causes, supporting less privileged groups in the community and actively advancing industry engagement efforts both locally and abroad. The monetary contributions the Group made to these key areas were close to $3.3 million in Helping students in need through the SchoolBAG programme.

2 Sembcorp Marine Ltd Annual Report 127 Nurturing the Future The Group recognises the importance of education and provides support for children and youth in achieving their academic goals and personal aspirations. The School Book Assistance Grant (SchoolBAG) programme was initiated by Sembcorp Marine in 2001 to provide grants to support the basic educational needs and holistic development of children and youth from financially disadvantaged families in the neighbouring communities. Almost 16,000 needy students have benefited from more than $3.2 million in grants since the programme was launched. In 2014, more than $266,000 was given out to 1,298 students from 85 schools. Students from primary and secondary school as well as youths from junior colleges are eligible for this programme. During the year, a total of 55 bursaries worth $65,100 were awarded, while 39 scholarships were presented to students from tertiary institutions such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore Institute of Technology and Institute of Technical Education. To encourage excellence in education, the Group also sponsored awards and book prizes given out by the Singapore Maritime Academy and NTU to recognise students with outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements. Education assistance programmes run by the Chinese Development Assistance Council, Yayasan MENDAKI, the Singapore Indian Development Association and the Eurasian Association are beneficiaries of contributions from Sembcorp Marine staff. These courses serve to help the less-privileged students in Singapore. As part of efforts to further education and research, the Group has been partnering NTU since 2012 to set up a new research facility the Sembcorp Marine NTU with $10 million committed to this project over a period of five years. The facility will serve as a centre for the advancement of productivity enhancement solutions and sustainable growth in the industry. Supporting Community Development Besides financial assistance, Sembcorp Marine also looks out for the well-being of youths. The Group is a supporter of the Students Care Service (Yishun Branch) Great SCS Students from Students Care Service (Yishun Centre) having a fun time at the U.Me Christmas party. Challenge, a programme that provides a platform for mid-risk youths from schools to build their self-esteem and achieve in different areas through social work. Together with the care centre, the Group organised the U.Me Christmas Party to bring fun and joy to the beneficiaries and their families. The proceeds further bolstered the centre s ability to provide financial assistance and help to students from underprivileged families and those with special needs. Sembcorp Marine also extends support to the community by backing various fundraising activities and philanthropic efforts. In 2014, the Group provided sponsorships and donations to charitable organisations and causes, including the Community Chest, National Kidney Foundation, the Singapore Children s Society, the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Ride Programme and the NTUC U-Care Fund. The Group also gave towards community and professional development initiatives. These efforts include supporting constituency organisations in their engagement programmes for residents as well as professional institutions, such as the Institution of Engineers (IES), in their drive to further raise standards of excellence within the profession. Employees from the yards also served as volunteers to interact with residents at welfare organisations. During the year, staff from the Group brought cheer to the elderly residents of Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) by helping them to spring clean their living quarters for the lunar new year.

3 128 Community Engagement Bolstering the Arts Group employees playing their part in the blood donation drive. The Group s staff also played their part in blood donation drives organised by Khoo Teck Puat Hospital throughout the year. Demonstrating their strong support, some of the participants went on to enlist as regular blood donors to contribute towards this meaningful cause. The promotion of arts and culture is another focus area in Sembcorp Marine s community engagement efforts. The Group continued to sponsor the Art Attitude Club of the Students Care Service (Yishun Branch) which helps youths develop their artistic talents and build up their confidence. Reflecting its steadfast support of the arts in Singapore, the Group also sponsored The Body as a Landscape exhibition organised by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Mexico in Singapore. The project showcased bronze sculpture pieces depicting Mexican figurative art to the public at UOB Plaza. Sharing the Nation s Pride Reflecting its commitment and love for Singapore, Sembcorp Marine was a major sponsor and participant in Singapore s 49th National Day Parade (NDP) in This was the Group s eighth consecutive year of participation in this annual national celebration. More than 55 staff from across the Group had contributed to the success of this milestone event at the Marina Bay Floating Platform. Supporting The Body as a Landscape sculpture exhibition. National Day Parade participants celebrating a proud moment.

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5 130 Community Engagement Raising the profile of Sembcorp Marine and Singapore s marine and offshore industry at international exhibitions such as Rio Oil and Gas Promoting the Industry To spur the sustainable growth of Singapore s marine and offshore sector, Sembcorp Marine supports a wide range of industry promotion and development initiatives to further enhance ties with stakeholder partners, boost knowledge exchange as well as heighten public awareness. Sembcorp Marine showcased its capabilities through several high profile international exhibitions during the year. The Group participated in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) and Cruise Shipping Miami in the United States, OTC Asia exhibition in Malaysia, Posidonia trade show in Greece, SMM exhibition in Germany, Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Brazil and Gastech exhibition in Korea. Locally, the Group maintained strong partnerships with government agencies such as International Enterprise Singapore, Economic Development Board, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Manpower, National Environment Agency and SPRING Singapore. An active member of the Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (Singapore), Singapore Business Federation and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Sembcorp Marine also has strong links with Sharing Sembcorp Marine s capabilities and facilities at OTC Asia 2014.

6 Sembcorp Marine Ltd Annual Report 131 Overseas guests visiting the Sembmarine Integrated Tuas. the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), Singapore National Employers Federation and the Singapore First Aid Training Centre. In the area of talent outreach, the Group collaborates closely with academic institutions such as the Institute of Technical Education, polytechnics and universities as part of its recruitment strategy. During the year, Sembcorp Marine further enhanced its profile in the industry through supporting various training programmes, knowledge exchange platforms, dialogue sessions, research collaborations, awards events as well as networking activities, including the Lloyd s List Asia Awards as well as ASMI s 46th Dinner and Dance. In 2014, Sembcorp Marine was a key sponsor in the Amazing Maritime Hunt, an industry outreach and awareness programme jointly organised by MPA, SMF, SSA and ASMI. The Group s employees were among the 1,300 participants involved in the island-wide competition which featured fun-filled maritime-themed games designed to enhance public awareness of Singapore s maritime sector. Committed to the advancement of maritime law and arbitration, Sembcorp Marine also sponsored this year s Asian Maritime Law and Arbitration Conference, which was organised by the Maritime Law Association of Singapore and the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration. As a key player in the industry, the Group hosted a variety of visitor groups, including government officials, students and partners from Japan, Brazil, Malaysia and Singapore during the year. Through these interactions, visitors had the opportunity to learn about the Group s integrated capabilities and broaden their knowledge of the marine and offshore industry in Singapore. Polytechnic students learning about Sembcorp Marine s operations and facilities.